Social Studies Field Trips

Banneker-Douglass Museum

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Banneker-Douglass Museum
STREET: 84 Franklin St.
CITY: Annapolis	STATE: MD	ZIP: 21401	COUNTY: Anne Arundel
PHONE: 410-974-2893		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm. Saturday, 12 noon - 4 pm. Closed state holidays.

GRADES: 4 5	UNITS: MD History, Westward
CONTACT: Dera Fuller	PHONE: 410-974-2893 or 2894 or 3955
TYPE: Museum	FEES: None
DAYS: T W Th F	HOURS: 10 am - 3 pm
LUNCH: No
GROUP SIZE: 35, max. 50
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Elevator
LENGTH OF TOUR: 30-45 minutes, flexible, depending on content. Self-guided with introduction.

DESCRIPTION:The museum portrays historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in Maryland through arts, crafts, historical exhibits, and craft demonstrations. Traveling exhibits (which may cost) on request. Call ahead at least a week to make arrangements. Teachers may also fax (410-974-2553) preliminary information and follow up with a phone call.

RESOURCES

• Catalog of exhibits. Previsit on special exhibitions.
• A videotape "The Banneker-Douglas Museum" from the MCPS -produced series The Electronic School Bus is also available (Project Number: 99-013-02)

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • Capital Online: Banneker-Douglass Museum